MSDS

Glass
industry in other common consumer products.
Electronic Ballast and Plastic Material
The ballast consists of parts that are essentially similar to those used throughout the electronics
Due to their insolubility, relatively low toxicity and small amount of metals present in the phosphor
these materials do not present a significant hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp.
airborne vapors. The use exhaust ventilation or personal protective equipment should be used.
Phosphor
plastic with a bromine-containing polymer and antimony oxide. The plastic housing is glass fiber filled.
This product consists primarily of high molecular weight polymers that are not hazardous.
HEALTH CONCERNS
intentionally broken, for disposal. All work should be done in a well-ventilated area to minimize arborne
Mercury
The plastic housing is typically made of PBT ( Polybutylene - terephthalate ) or PET fire retarded
Neither the mercury nor the phosphor concentration in one or a small number of compact fluorescent
breakage should result in a significant exposure to the individual. Where a large quantity of lamps is
The same phosphor that has been in use in fluorescent lamps thru out lighting industry for over 30 years.
There have been no significant adverse effects reported in humans during the many years of its use.
To obtain state regulatory disposal information, log onto www.lamprecycle.org.
working on a line of CFL spirals that will not need to be recycle by law.
Glass dust is concidered to be physiologically inert and as such has an OSHA exposure limit. No need
for worry unless large quantity of lamps are intentionally broken during disposal.
Procedures For Disposal of Lamps
Energetic Lighting recommends lamp recycling when large quantity of lamp disposal is
required. See: WWW.lamprecycle.org for a list of lamp recyclers. We at Energetic Lighting are
Energetic Lighting recommends that all mercury-containing lamps be recycled.